Oakland Raiders
vs. San Diego Chargers point spread

NFL Week 14 will begin with the Thursday
football game Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers, here you
will find the latest point spread and odds on the match-up.
Looking at the records of the Oakland Raiders (3-9) and the San
Diego Chargers (4-8) it's hard to imagine that these two NFL
franchises are actually battling for a spot on this season's
playoffs, but this year is hardly short from surprises. The
Chargers are currently at the second spot on the AFC West
standings, right above the Oakland Raiders, with the Broncos
(7-5) already secured playoffs participation. A victory by the
Raiders on Thursday will put the playoff wildcard at this
regional division up for grabs by either team, with the Chiefs
(2-10) still in the picture, although only statistically.
Obviously a must win game for either team, but let's see how the
odds makers are viewing the AFC West battle.

At the online sportsbook
Bookmaker, the San Diego
Chargers are the ultimate favorite, listed with odds -420 to win
the game outright. Just as expected, considering the Chargers
beat the Raiders in their visit to Oakland in September by 10
points (28-18). The Oakland Raiders meanwhile are sitting on
long odds +350 to upset San Diego on Thursday. The Oakland
Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers point spread is currently at
-9 points chalk the Chargers with the total expected by the
sportsbook set at 42.5 points. When wagering on these betting
numbers, keep in mind that Oakland is 2-4 against the spread in
its last 6 games and has won only 4 of its last 25 games on the
road. Meanwhile San Diego is 9-4 against the spread in its last
13 games at home, but 10-1 against the spread in its last 11
games when playing Oakland. Also, the total has gone UNDER in 7
of the Chargers last 8 games when playing at home against the
Raiders.